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Ms. Dollinger from Chicago, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Dollinger's classroom raised $286

Play Hard or Go Home

My students need 14 pairs of knee pads to compete safely in volleyball.

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Ms. Dollinger Richard T Crane Tech Prep High School
Chicago, IL Grades 9-12

I teach math at a large, urban high school. I also coach boys and girls JV volleyball. It is a great yet challenging job.

Were you the youngest child? Did you get hand-me-downs? Well, JV sports very often gets worn and heavily used equipment. When varsity teams get new things, JV gets their hand-me-downs. My athletes' knee pads are so old they barely protect their knees! These young men and women work hard and deserve better.

Properly equipped, my student-athletes are fierce competitors. They love the game and always strive to do their best. Unfortunately, in today's climate, extra-curricular activities take the back seat. Yet when we look back at High School what do we remember most? Being active in sports or clubs while in high school makes all the difference for a student. Studies show that involved students thrive academically. We need so little... Just a new pair of knee pads each for each player. Thank you so much for thinking of us.

Participating in sports and extra-curricular activities builds pride and increases academic performance. To safely participate in volleyball my students need new knee pads. Your donation could make all the difference for a student-athlete.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

28 students impacted 5 donors
Ms. Dollinger Richard T Crane Tech Prep High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

28 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PRO SERIES, 3 PC. VOLLEYBALL KNEE PADS [ADULT WHITE] • Cannon Sports, Inc. $13.75 14 $192.50

Materials cost

$192.50

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.25

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$234.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.37

Total project goal

$285.37

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $285.37

3 Donors

-$275.29

Donations toward project cost

-$234.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.08

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